December 2008 Palm Beach County Events

Posted December 04, 2007 23:13
Find something to do for all ages!
Palm Beach County has events going on all year long. There is always a concert series and festivals, guided tours and nature exhibits, or greenmarket to visit.

 

Medieval and Renaissance Treasures from the Victoria and Albert Museum
10/24/2007 - 1/6/2008
Norton Museum of Art
1451 South Olive Avenue; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
This exhibition will feature medieval and Renaissance treasures ranging in date from the late Roman Empire to about 1600. These works were originally intended for the embellishment of the church and chapel in the Middle Ages, and for the cabinet of wealthy Renaissance collectors. Even then, these precious works were highly prizes for their beauty, the value of their materials and for their exquisite workmanship. Included are 44 superb works in various media-ivory, wood, bronze, metalwork, stained glass, and manuscripts – one of the unique masterpieces is an illustrated sketchbook by Leonardo da Vinci known as the Foster Codex III.
Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Admission: Adults: $8; Ages 13 – 21: $3; Children under 12: Free; Members: Free.
Visit Web Site
561.832.5196
Holiday Carousel
11/23/2007 - 1/6/2008
Old School Square
51 North Swinton Avenue; Delray Beach, FL 33444
Back for its fifth holiday season, the Holiday Carousel is a popular destination for everyone from kids to grandparents.
Weekdays: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Weekends and holidays 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Rides are $2.
Visit Web Site
561.243.7922
37th Annual Holiday Street Parade
12/5/2007 - 12/5/2007
Boca Raton
Boca Raton, FL
Bring out the entire family! Enjoy holiday floats, music, entertainment, food and lights! Great fun!
7:30 p.m.
Free.
561.393.7806
Boynton Beach/Delray Beach Holiday Boat Parade
12/7/2007 - 12/7/2007
Boynton Beach
Boynton Beach, FL
Event Sponsor: Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce and CRA
Grab a front row seat along the Intracoastal Waterway to view the annual Boynton/Delray boat parade. A perfect location to enjoy food, drinks, live music and the evening's nautical festivities. Fun for all ages.
5:30 p.m.
Free
Visit Web Site
561.737.3256
Okeeheelee Nature Center - "Wild" Holiday Party
12/7/2007 - 12/7/2007
Okeeheelee Nature Center
7715 Forest Hill Blvd; West Palm Beach, FL 33413
Come one, come all to our "Wild" Holiday Party! Enjoy a special animal presentation by Mark McCarthy from McCarthy's Wildlife Sanctuary, Inc., hors d'oeuvres and desserts will be served.
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Free admission - All ages welcome!
Visit Web Site
561.233.1400 Ext. 1
Holidays at the Light
12/8/2007 - 12/8/2007
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
500 Captain Armour's Way; Jupiter, FL 33469
11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Tropical and Parents, don’t forget your cameras! John Bussert and his 5 pet parrots will provide Calypso steel drum music for our holiday celebration. Holiday crafts for kids, snack shop will be open. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tours are free with donation to the USCG Foundation. Holiday specials in the gift shop with free gift wrapping.
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
On this day only, free admission with donation to the USCG Foundation.
Visit Web Site
561.747.8380
Holiday Parade
12/8/2007 - 12/8/2007
Delray Beach
Delray Beach, FL
The parade will begin at Venetian Drive and heads west on Atlantic Avenue to the courthouse. Come and enjoy the sights, festive costumes, decorations, lights and more.
6:00 p.m.
Free.
Visit Web Site
561.243.7277
Kids' Day at the Tree
12/8/2007 - 12/8/2007
Delray Beach
Delray Beach, FL
Bring your kids to visit Delray Beach’s Famous 100-Foot Christmas Tree on this special day. Enjoy arts and crafts, live entertainment, family activities, great food, snow, and of course, Santa!
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Free
Visit Web Site
561.279.1380 Ext. 3
America's Top Dog Model Awards and Holiday Extravaganza
12/8/2007 - 12/8/2007
Gucci Courtyard
256 Worth Avenue; Palm Beach, FL 33480
Event Sponsor: Worth Avenue Association
Present your perfect pet and join in as the WAA presents a dog-day affair with holiday flair. Winners of America's Top Dog Model 2007 Contest will received awards on the red carpet. Pets and friends will pose with Santa for photos. and enjoy pawtographs, holiday music, refreshments, drawings and more.
11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Free. Select activities available at a nomimal charge benefiting Palm Beach Zoo.
Visit Web Site
561.659.6909
The Palms West Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade/Holiday Mile
12/9/2007 - 12/9/2007
Wellington
Wellington, FL 33414
Bring out the family for this enchanting Annual Holiday Parade through Wellington. This year our theme is "Holidays Around the World".
12:00 p.m.
Free.
Visit Web Site
561.790.6200
Culture & Cocktails: Food Dish
12/10/2007 - 12/10/2007
Cafe Boulud Palm Beach
301 Australian Avenue; Palm Beach, FL 33480
Event Sponsor: PBC Cultural Council
Food Dish: A Conversation about Dining with Culture Panelists: Zach Bell, Café Boulud; Jennifer Reed, Café Boulud; Ken Lyon, Café 1951 at the Norton Museum of Art; and the Moderator will be Victoria Amory, Palm Beach Daily News and WXEL-TV's South Florida Today.
5:00 p.m.
General: $30; Memebers ($150 level and up): Free.
Visit Web Site
561.471.2901
Worth Tasting on Worth Avenue
12/13/2007 - 12/13/2007
Gucci Courtyard
256 Worth Avenue; Palm Beach, FL 33480
Event Sponsor: Worth Avenue Association
The launch of the JLPB's cookbook, "Worth Tasting," will have wine, entertainment and by-the-bite food and more.
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Advance: $50; At the door: $65. Tickets include one cookbook per person, wine and by-the-bite food.
Visit Web Site
561.689.7590
St. Petersburg State Ballet on Ice presents Sleeping Beauty
12/14/2007 - 12/16/2007
Old School Square
51 North Swinton Avenue; Delray Beach, FL 33444
Event Sponsor: Crest Theatre at Old School Square
As one of the most popular ensembles in the history of Crest Theatre the St. Petersburg State Ballet will perform this classic story featuring some of Russia's best classically trained skaters with exquisite costumes and sets. It's the holiday event for the entire family!
Friday and Saturday: 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.; Sunday: 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Matinee: $38; Evening: $40
Visit Web Site
561.243.7922
Mopar Show
12/16/2007 - 12/16/2007
Moroso Motorsports Park
17047 Beeline Highway; Jupiter, FL 33478
Car show, swap meet, manufacturer's marketplace, drag racing, and a gamblers race provide a full day of fun entertainment for Mopar and muscle car fans!
Visit Web Site
561.622.1400
Holiday Evening Tours
12/16/2007 - 12/23/2007
Flagler Museum
One Whitehall Way; Palm Beach, FL 33480
Experience the sites, sounds, and traditions of the Holidays in grand Gilded Age fashion with a Holiday Evening Tour of Whitehall. Holiday Evening Tours include a tour of Whitehall's first floor, carolers, refreshments, and a special Whitehall Christmas Cracker.
7:05 p.m.; 7:15 p.m. and 7:25 p.m.
Advance tickets are required. Adult: $25; children: $8.
Visit Web Site
561.655.2833
A Christmas Carol
12/17/2007 - 12/17/2007
Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center - PBCC/Glades
1977 College Drive; Belle Glade, FL 33430
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol has enchanted audiences the world over with its simple message of selfless giving. In this delightful musical production featuring a live orchestra, Ebenezer Scrooge, a most unrepentant, miserly fellow, is made to see the light as he survives a merciless battery of revelations by the ghosts of his own Christmases: Past, Present and Future.
7:30 p.m.
Adults: $20; Seniors: $17; Students/Staff/Children: $10
Visit Web Site
561.993.1160
Breakfast with Santa
12/22/2007 - 12/22/2007
Delray Beach Marriott
10 North Ocean Blvd.; Delray Beach, FL 33483
Join Santa for a special breakfast! Breakfast includes holiday entertainment, giveaways, children’s activities, hot breakfast, and of course, a visit with the big guy himself! Seating is limited. Advanced reservations are required.
8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. seatings
Visit Web Site
561.279.1380 Ext. 17
Christmas Eve/Christmas Day Dinner
12/24/2007 - 12/25/2007
The Chesterfield, Palm Beach
363 Coconut Row; Palm Beach, FL 33480
Come to The Leopard Room on Christmas Eve and enjoy a holiday feast prepared by Chef Coughlin and his exceptional culinary team. Then join us on Christmas Day for a Traditional English Christmas Dinner. The tables will be adorned with Christmas Crackers and enjoy such traditions as Christmas pudding and mince pies.
Reservations required.
Visit Web Site
561.659.5800
$20,000 Dick Andrews Futurity
12/26/2007 - 12/26/2007
Palm Beach Kennel Club
1111 North Congress Avenue; West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Palm Beach Kennel Clubs's top young sprinters compete in the Dick Andrews Futurity. This afternoon of fun and racing also includes a radio remote with prize drawings and young greyhounds to pet.
11:30 a.m.
Visit Web Site
561.683.2222
Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus
12/26/2007 - 12/30/2007
South Florida Fairgrounds
9067 Southern Boulevard; West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Baily is bringing the excitement and quality of "The Greatest Show On Earth" to America's families in an all new way! This interactive and entertaining production is one-of-a-kind experience featuring daredevil thrills, amazing animals and circus action action like never before.
561.793.0333
Friday Night Flicks presents "Happily N'Ever After"
12/28/2007 - 12/28/2007
Old School Square
51 North Swinton Avenue; Delray Beach, FL 33444
2007 Animated Comedy. Bring your lawn chairs, but please leave pets at home.
7:30 p.m.
Free admission. Concessions and $2 chair rental.
Visit Web Site
561.243.7922
New Year's Eve Gala
12/31/2007 - 12/31/2007
The Chesterfield, Palm Beach
363 Coconut Row; Palm Beach, FL 33480
Ring in the New Year in grand style with a Cocktail and Hors d'Oeuvres Reception. Enjoy a 5-course culinary extravaganza with a decadent dessert. Top that off with party favors, dancing all evening and a champagne toast at midnight.
7:00 p.m.
Reservations required. Jacket and tie required for gentlemen.
Visit Web Site
561.659.5800
Capitol Steps: New Year's Eve
12/31/2007 - 12/31/2007
Maltz Jupiter Theatre
1001 East Indiantown Road; Jupiter, FL 33477
The group that put "mock" in democracy is back with a hilarious new show to ring in the New Year. Come along for the ride as they take a humorous look at some serious issues.
5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. show: $40; 8:00 p.m. show: General: $50; Champagne toast, meet and greet: $75
Visit Web Site
800.445.1666
First Night 2008 New Year's Eve Celebration
12/31/2007 - 12/31/2007
Delray Beach
Delray Beach, FL
Bring the entire family to enjoy visual and performing arts in non-alcoholic venues at various locations throughout Downtown Delray Beach. First Night seeks to foster the public's appreciation of visual and performing arts through an innovative, diverse and high quality New Year's Eve program. First Night buttons serve as admission to all events venues.
4:00 p.m. - midnight
Visit Web Site
561.279.1380 Ext. 3